HSP brings you BitFlip, an interactive workshop on the Theory of Encoding Data, where we dive into the world of data compression and error coding, exploring the algorithms that power data storage, transfer, and modern communication systems.
In this workshop, you will:
- Build a strong intuition for coding theory and error correction methods like Reed–Solomon
- Explore the limits of compression through Shannon's Source Coding Theorem and widely used LZ algorithms
- Dive deep into the inner workings of lossless compression algorithms such as LZMA
- Understand alternative compression methods like arithmetic encoding
- Get hands-on experience recreating and modifying compression algorithms using interactive demonstrations
- Explore techniques through interactive visualizations
No prior experience required; open to both freshers and advanced users.
Bring your laptop, and we’ll take you from beginner to data-compression ready in just two and a half hours.